ride to college, ride to work. when I was 18, I was putting in 350miles a week and had collegd, girlfriend, bar job and a drinking social life. I lived on 2 hours sleep and did that for 2 years...llenty of chances to ride but ddpdnds on the type of riding you do...dh, forget it, too much faffing to get ready anc then once you out...just riding has plenty of stuff...make it happen!

I do 4 A -levels (but they're easy ain't they) 9-4 monday-friday + plus an hour or two at home each day, work Saturday 9-6 and still get around 8-14 hours of training/bike riding (inc racing at least fortnightly) in pretty much every week and I nearly have a social life. Get some discipline, relevant lights and clothing, an intimate relationship with coffee and a routine, you'll find copious amounts of time to ride. Beginning you half hour commute to work an hour early than needs be is a good decision - trust me!